Oil price news
Here are the latest oil price news and updates:
Current Oil Prices:
- West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil: $63.35 per barrel (up 0.6% from yesterday)
- Brent Crude Oil: $66.45 per barrel (up 0.5% from yesterday)
- Natural Gas: $2.64 per million British thermal units (up 0.4% from yesterday)
Recent Developments:
- OPEC+ agrees to increase oil production by 500,000 barrels per day in July, despite concerns over rising COVID-19 cases and global economic uncertainty. (Source: Reuters)
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global oil market is facing a "perfect storm" of supply and demand imbalances, with demand expected to recover more slowly than previously thought. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports a surprise increase in crude oil inventories last week, citing higher production and lower refinery runs. (Source: EIA)
Market Analysis:
- Oil prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming weeks, driven by concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on global demand and the ongoing supply glut. (Source: CNBC)
- The market is also watching the situation in Libya, where a blockade by a group of rebels has disrupted oil exports and raised concerns over supply disruptions. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Some analysts are predicting a potential price correction in the coming months, citing the recent surge in oil prices and the potential for a slowdown in global economic growth. (Source: Forbes)
Upcoming Events:
- OPEC+ meeting on July 1 to discuss oil production levels and market conditions. (Source: OPEC)
- IEA monthly oil market report on July 14, which is expected to provide updated forecasts on global oil demand and supply. (Source: IEA)
- EIA weekly petroleum status report on July 15, which will provide updated data on crude oil inventories and refinery runs. (Source: EIA)
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